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Recent Examples of batten
Sheila stares downward, as though battening her emotional hatches.
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Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 13 June 2023
In summary, short-term volatility will persist while consumers batten down the hatches, but as always the future of retail is bright for those who are willing to evolve.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Everyone from Jeff Bezos to Gwyneth Paltrow is talking about the likelihood of a deepening recession, with the Amazon founder advising Twitter followers on Oct. 19 to batten down the hatches and the Goop CEO confessing late- night worries about the economic outlook a few days earlier.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2022
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
—J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
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Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 13 June 2023
In summary, short-term volatility will persist while consumers batten down the hatches, but as always the future of retail is bright for those who are willing to evolve.
—Natalie Berg, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Everyone from Jeff Bezos to Gwyneth Paltrow is talking about the likelihood of a deepening recession, with the Amazon founder advising Twitter followers on Oct. 19 to batten down the hatches and the Goop CEO confessing late- night worries about the economic outlook a few days earlier.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Oct. 2022
All the Valkyries could do was batten down the hatches and try to ride out Assumption's storm.
—J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
Verb
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It can be worn open as a lightweight layer, buttoned up for dressier occasions, or tied around your shoulders for a dose of preppy energy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The beauty of this top is it can be worn buttoned up and tucked into jeans for a more tailored look, but it can also be worn loose over a plain tank for a model-off-duty finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Search ahead, especially before entering expensive corridors, remote areas or tourist towns where fuel prices fatten up like raccoons behind a diner.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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But the rules are written as if to fatten the wallets of the hospital and insurance giants — while the taxpayers and employers eat the costs.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Put your return address in the upper lefthand corner, and affix a stamp on the upper righthand corner.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Black Bear – which denied making such a threat – also required the association to affix the logo of its corporate sponsor, Biggby Coffee, to players’ jerseys, contracts show.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The service Warm, jovial, and filled with smiles as is typical of island hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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However, his exit created a two-way contract spot that was filled by Mac McClung, who not-so-coincidentally was about to represent the 76ers in the All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This man is not to be messed with.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Played by Michelle Williams at her most tremulous, this Marilyn is something like a butterfly that Hollywood wants to pin to a board and display.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The impact from the crash led the Chevrolet van to pin the man up against the Land Rover.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The necessary tools — screw guns, saws, hammers — aren’t easy to come by in San Quentin, California’s oldest prison; the lockup has a long history of violence, gang wars, executions and murder.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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